Possibility that weld attaching beam axle mounting bracket to axle may beinadequate.if this condition exists, continued operation could result inpartial or complete separa- tion of axle from trailer.(correct by weldingproperly.)

TRAILER HITCHES

68V131000

CLARK EQUIP. COMPANY

V (Vehicle)

18

MFR

BROWN CARGO VAN INC

12/09/1968

10/12/1979

Defect Summary

Consequence Summary

Corrective Summary

Notes

Possibility pintle hook assembly im- properly heat treated at time of manufacture.could lead to frac- ture of hook horn when trailer is used as lead unit in train operation.such fracture could result in follow trailer separating from lead trailer and losing control.(correct by replacing pintle hook assembly.)

67V017000

CLARK EQUIP. COMPANY

V (Vehicle)

623

02/14/1967

MFR

BROWN CARGO VAN INC

02/16/1967

10/12/1979

Defect Summary

Consequence Summary

Corrective Summary

Notes

Possible deformation or cracking in the pintle hook box beam structure.allowing a unit to function as a lead trailer with this damage could lead to separation of the pintle hook from the beam, affecting control of the train bythe driver.(modify the subject units.)

WHEELS - CENTER SECTION

67V085000

CLARK EQUIP. COMPANY

V (Vehicle)

91

09/29/1967

MFR

BROWN CARGO VAN INC

10/03/1967

10/12/1979

Defect Summary

Consequence Summary

Corrective Summary

Notes

Possibility that wheels could contain open surface cracks in the disc portion.continued operation of a cracked wheel can result in wheel failure.(inspect and replace wheels as required.)